What is the Attorney Breakfast Club?

Posted by Spencer Aronfeld on Apr 27, 2013 in Blog, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Endorsements put James at number 2 on list of athlete's earnings

Posted by Member Contribution on May 25, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

By On behalf of ChaseLawyers

It’s hard to disassociate Miami sports and LeBron James. Since coming to Florida, the basketball player has certainly made an impact with his team. As such, it may not be surprising to hear that James made it to number two on the list of the highest-earning athletes in the nation. The primary source of that income, however, may catch some readers off guard.

According Sports Illustrated, James earns $17.55 million from the Heat each year, but makes total of $56.55 million annually. Where does the difference come from? Some may argue that James is the best basketball player in the game, but there is no doubting that he makes more in endorsements than any other professional athlete

EEOC: Chiropractor forced Scientology on workers

Posted by Member Contribution on May 23, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

By On behalf of The Law Offices of Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A.

A Florida firm is under fire from federal officials after administrators allegedly required company employees to practice Scientology. The company, Dynamic Medical Services, is facing a variety of accusations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission after compelling at least four employees to participate in the religious services. Two employees were allegedly wrongfully terminated because they refused to comply.

The Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are More than Mere Guidelines

Posted by Member Contribution on May 20, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

By W. Aaron Daniel Last Friday, the Fifth District Court of Appeal reminded practitioners that the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure are not just helpful suggestions. In Hagood v. Wells Fargo, 5D12-2016, (Fla. 5th DCA May 17, 2013), the Fifth took three attorneys to task for a parade of errors that ran afoul of the Rules, issuing this general disclaimer for unsuspecting readers:

[WARNING:] The quality of the legal work performed by [the] attorneys in this case is disturbing.  Read more...

Miami dancer teams up with NBA to launch merchandise line

Posted by Member Contribution on May 18, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

By On behalf of ChaseLawyers

Since 2005, one woman has been actively involved with the Miami sports scene, first as a cheerleader for the Dolphins and more recently as a dancer for the Magic. Although Tiffany Pearl is still connected to the sports world as an entertainer, she is using her talents a slightly different fashion. Recently, the National Basketball League announced they would be would be working with Pearl to launch a fashion-forward women’s merchandise line.

Former officers' wrongful termination suit settled

Posted by Member Contribution on May 16, 2013 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

By On behalf of The Law Offices of Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A.

A unanimous vote from the town of Medley, Florida, has settled a wrongful termination suit that had been filed against the town by two former police officers. The two officers had been fired in September after being accused of participating in a traffic accident cover-up.

The officers chose to file the suit in October, alleging the police chief did not have sufficient evidence or permission under the town charter to order their employment termination. Only the town council is permitted to fire police officers in the area; that much is stated in the officers’ collective bargaining agreement.